Egypt

Egypt is the most populous country in North Africa and the Arab world, it is the

third-most populous in Africa.

The History of Ancient Egypt

The unified kingdom of Egypt was formed c.3150 by King Menes. This lead to a series of dynasties that ruled Egypt for the next three millennia. The Eighteenth Dynasty began the period named the New Kingdom. During this period the kingdom of Egypt reached as far south as Tombos in

Nubia. This period is noted for some of the most well known Pharaohs, including

Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II.

Alexander the great conquered Egypt during the Ptolemaic Period. The Roman Empire gained control of Egypt during the Roman Period and later

Christianity took root in Egypt and the Christian Emperor Theodosius introduced legislation that banned pagan rites and closed temples.

Ancient Religious Beliefs

The ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and gods who had supernatural powers. The Egyptians would call to these gods in a time of need.

These gods were worshiped in temples. The Egyptians would prey and give offering to their gods. They gave offerings because the gods were not always viewed as benevolent.

These people believed that every person has a shadow, a soul, a life force and a name.

The heart, rather than the brain, was considered the seat of thoughts and emotions.

Their ultimate goal after death was to become a blessed dead by joining their life force and their soul. After this they would be judged by the weight of their heart and if they were worthy they would continue to walk the earth in their spiritual form.

Culture & Tourism

Contemporary Arabic and Middle-Eastern culture is heavily influenced by Egyptian literature, music, and television.

Egyptians were one of the first major civilizations to codify design elements in art and architecture. They were also some of the earliest creators of literature.

Egyptian music is a rich mixture of indigenous, Mediterranean, African and Western elements. It has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since antiquity.

Since Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world it has many museums in the country. The three main museums are The Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian National Military Museum, and the 6th of October Panorama.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, or the Giza Museum is planned to be the largest archeological museum in the world and is scheduled to be partially open in 2018.

Egypt’s Flag

Demographics

Ethnic Egyptians are by far the largest ethnic group in the country, constituting 91% of the total population. Ethnic minorities include the Abazas, Turks, Greeks, Bedouin Arab tribes living in the eastern deserts and the Sinai Peninsula, the Berber-speaking Siwis (Amazigh) of the Siwa Oasis, and the Nubian communities clustered along the Nile River.

The official language of the Republic is Modern Standard Arabic. The spoken languages are: Egyptian Arabic, Sa'idi Arabic, Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic, Sudanese Arabic, Domari, Nobiin, Beja, Siwi, and others.

Egypt is a predominantly Sunni Muslim country An estimated 90% are identified as Muslim, 9% as Coptic Christians, and 1% as other Christian denominations. Islam as its state religion.

Reference

Egypt. (2016, October 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23:36, October 7, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Egypt&oldid=743119786

Quiz time!

It’s time for a few questions.

Question 1

What internal organ did ancient Egyptians believe was the seat of

thoughts and emotions?

Answer

The Heart

Question 2

What is the official language of the Egyptian Republic?

Answer

Modern Standard Arabic

Question 3

What are the three main museums in Egypt?

Answer

The Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian National Military Museum, and the 6th of

October Panorama.

Bonus Question

What did the ancient Egyptians believe everyone had?

Answer

These people believed that every person has a shadow, a soul, a life force and a

name.

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